NEST Previous-year papers
Free NEST previous-year question papers with answers and explanations. 1 papers and 30 solved questions covering 2026. Practice online, track your accuracy and find your weak subjects.
Exam pattern
- Papers
- 1
- questions
- 30
- Duration
- 200 minutes
- Negative marking
- Yes
About the exam
National Entrance Screening Test
Subjects
- Physics · 7 questions
- Chemistry · 7 questions
- Biology · 7 questions
- Mathematics · 6 questions
- Aptitude (Reasoning) · 3 questions
Previous-year papers
Year 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many NEST previous-year papers are available?
- GyanV has 1 NEST papers with 30 questions, each with the correct answer and an explanation, covering 2026.
- Is there negative marking in NEST?
- Yes. Marks are deducted for wrong answers in these papers, so avoid blind guessing.
- Which subjects are asked in NEST?
- Based on the question bank, the main subjects are: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Aptitude (Reasoning).
- How long is the NEST exam?
- Typically 200 minutes, with around 30 questions.
- Are these NEST papers free?
- Yes. Every question, answer and explanation is free to read. Create a free account to attempt papers against a timer and track your accuracy by subject.
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